“I had the accelerator pushed against the floor boards most of the way. I let up on the throttle and slammed on the brakes to skid around corners, then jammed the accelerator down again on straight stretches. I was scared to death now. I was afraid something had happened to Sherry, or that it was happening now and I'd be too late. I didn't put into words what I was afraid of, even in my own mind, but the sight of Zoe's twisted body and distorted face was in front of my eyes all the way. I decide...d I'd care a lot if anything happened to Sherry. Finally I could see her house and I skidded to a stop in front of it, leaped out of the car, and ran up the steps. I jumped to the door and tried to turn the knob. It was locked. I banged on the door and listened. It was quiet, but I thought I heard something moving inside. No one came to the door. The fear in me had mounted almost to panic now and I walked back across the porch, then threw myself against the door, my shoulder splintering the panels.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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